title: Improving psychostimulant adherence in children with ADHD.
abstract: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common psychiatric disorder of childhood, characterized by excessive inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Effective medication exists for the condition, yet suboptimal long-term effects persist for children with ADHD. Poor adherence is a common issue for individuals with chronic conditions, including children and those with psychiatric conditions, and ADHD is no exception. This review examines the available evidence regarding patterns of long-term use of stimulant medication and the predictors of medication discontinuation among children with ADHD, and suggests future clinical and research directions for improving adherence in children with ADHD.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, OW, M5G 1X8, Canada. alice.charach@sickkids.ca
authors.forename: Alice
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Charach
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gajaria
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016903:Drug Monitoring
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants